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COMING CLEAN: You Good?
My weight-loss story is now on our site, but my journey continues.
Hooked on Fitness
Fitness isn’t always love at first sweat. Learn how three individuals became infatuated with activity — and made it a joyful priority.
From Scared to Strong: Bonnie Matthews’s Success Story
After decades of sedentary living, a serious warning sign motivated Bonnie Matthews to move her life in a healthier direction.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Danni of The Biggest Loser
This week in inspirational stories features Danni and her 121-pound loss.
COMING CLEAN: Inspirational Stories: Katie’s Weight Loss
This 130-pound weight-loss story keeps me motivated and encourages me to stay on track.
A Happy New Year: Deb Sweeney’s Success Story
A mother of five realizes her resolution to make positivity habitual.
A Blessing in Disguise: Jay Stewart’s Success Story
How healing Jay Stewart’s badly injured knee helped her more fully appreciate her life—and the joyful activities that define it.
Letting the Sunshine In: Susan Zemke’s Success Story
How correcting a serious vitamin-D deficiency helped one woman transform her life.
Business Not as Usual: David Adams’s Success Story
When too many client lunches and too little exercise caught up with David Adams, he knew he had to change the way he was working — and living.
COMING CLEAN: Dress-Size Challenge
This year, I’m in two wedding parties: for my friend, Jessie, who married Kyle’s cousin in July, and in October,…
Yoga Practice Makes Perfect: Lisa Evans’s Success Story
How Lisa Evans used yoga to recover from divorce–and to embrace a healthier lifestyle.
Ready for Anything: Kimberly Mills’s Success Story
Personal and team training helped Kimberly Mills lose nearly 60 pounds — and discover an exhilarating sense of adventure.
Fitness-Buddy Transformations
Founding editor Pilar Gerasimo on how accountability and fitness endeavors go hand in hand.
Getting Past Chronic Pain: Michelle Sprinkle’s Success Story
A team approach of PIlates, chiropractic care and massage helped Michelle Sprinkle overcome debilitating chronic sacroiliac pain.
Mark Miller’s Change of Heart
After one of his daughters was hospitalized with a life-threatening condition, Mark Miller took his own health to heart.
Show of Strength: Dana McMahan’s Success Story
On a quest for fitness, food writer Dana McMahan puts down her fork and starts lifting weights — really heavy ones.
Back to Life
A mom whose children inspired her to confront a lifelong eating disorder chronicles her fears and challenges.
Determined to Live
Once weighing more than 500 pounds, Hattie Montgomery has lost over half her weight — and reclaimed her life.
Test Results
Anita Ranhotra tried dozens of diet and exercise programs, but couldn’t maintain a healthy weight — until metabolic testing and personalized guidance helped her make a nearly 100-pound breakthrough.
No Excuses
On her 40th birthday, Shonia Brown got a wake-up call that convinced her to change her life – and face her challenges head on.
Shifting Gears
It took a cancer diagnosis to convince Brad Dawson to rethink his eating and exercise habits. Then he discovered a more positive source of motivation -feeling great.